Leicester Council's 20mph Zones Boost Safety

0:00It's April 19th. From your city to your ears, this is Lester News today, powered by AI. Lester City Council is rolling out a 20-mile per hour speed limit across more than 20 streets in the Bronstone neighborhood to boost road, safety. This extends an existing zone near Fullville, Jr. School, and Fullhurst Community College, with the whole set up costing 275, thousand pounds. The plan includes traffic calming features like speed cushions, roadhumps, pedestrian refuges, and footpath buildouts. It's all part of a bigger push to slap 20-mile per hour limits on at least 80 percent of the city's residential streets. Residents had their say, with 1,610 consulted, and 214 responding. 164 back the lower speeds, just 43 opposed, and seven were on the fence or neutral. Officials say it'll make streets safer for walkers, cyclists, kids, and folks with disabilities by giving everyone more reaction time. Council leaders like Assistant City Mayor Jeff Whittle stress how these zones build confidence

1:02for pedestrians around schools, homes, and shops. Equalities officers suki-biring ads, it'll help older residents and those with mobility or visual issues feel more secure. Expect the changes to hit the roads in late 2026. Keeping Bronstone's neighborhoods a whole lot smoother and safer for daily life.